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Upgrades save power Municipality installs energy-saving technology in three municipal facilities by John Arendt

Vintage vehicles Hot rodders and auto enthusiasts from around the province were in Summerland for the annual Blossom Run on the weekend.

Page 10-11 Seeking grants B.C. mayors are frustrated with the method used to bring funding to their communities.

Page 7 Watching bears Bears have been observed in the Okanagan this spring, including a number of sightings in Summerland.

Page 3 Time for action The Summerland Action Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Page 9 Police training Members of the RCMP’s Southeast emergency response team were at Agur Lake Camp for training.

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YOUR SMILE The shinbone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.

Efficient technology Mike Fetterer shows the energy efficient cooling system at the Summerland Arena. Latent heat from the unit will be reclaimed and used to provide heat to the nearby RCMP building.

Energy-efficient technology has been installed in three of Summerland’s municipally-owned buildings. The new Summerland RCMP station will use excess heat from the nearby Summerland Arena for its own heating and cooling needs while the Aquatic Centre features an array of solar panels for its water heating. Mike Fetterer, facilities maintenance supervisor for the municipality, said the pool and the arena are the two biggest energy users among all municipal buildings. In 2010, the Aquatic Centre and the Arena accounted for 34 per cent of all corporate greenhouse gas emissions. At the pool, energy is needed to keep the building and the water warm enough, while at the arena, keeping the facility cool requires plenty of energy. The arena presents additional challenges since the ice must remain cool but the dressing rooms and lobby area must be kept warm. The solution was a system which captures latent heat from the equipment used to cool the arena. Instead of just expelling the hot air from the cooling equipment out the back of the building, the system was designed to reclaim the heat and reuse it. “All that wasted heat is not just going to the atmosphere,” he said. The arena’s excess heat is being used to provide heat to the nearby RCMP building. Some excess heat is also being piped back into the arena for the dressing rooms and curling club ice area. Staff are also able to schedule heating demands in all the different areas now, rather than 24/7 heating and exhausting. This eliminates four natural gas burning units, which reduces our gas consumption and costs as well as GHGs which the District may have offset through the purchase of carbon credits starting in 2013. Fetterer said the technology will save money for the municipality, but the amount has not yet been determined. See EFFORTS Page 2

Wildfire risk increases by John Arendt The sudden hot weather this spring has increased the risk of wildfires spreading in the region. Kayla Pepper, a fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre,

said crews have already responded to a number of fires in the southern interior of the province. A recent fire at Blue Grouse Mountain near West Kelowna on May 15 was contained thanks to the quick work of fire-

fighting crews. The fire reached 40 metres by seven metres and as a result could be contained. “The smoke was quite visible after 1 p.m.,” Pepper said. “It did remain quite small.” By 6 p.m.

that evening, the fire was fully contained. An earlier fire at Pavilion Lake, 24 kilometres northeast of Lillooet, was much larger. The fire began a week ago Saturday afternoon and by Wednesday had

covered 140 hectares. A total of 90 people were working to contain the fire. Pepper said quick, aggressive action by helicopter crews helped to get the fire under control. See CONCERNS Page 6

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One drowns in Headwaters Black Press A long weekend fishing trip ended in tragedy, when a 43-year-old Lower Mainland man died after his fishing boat capsized on Headwaters Lake. He was among a group of three who were fishing the lake approximately 30 kilometres west of

Peachland, May 18. When the trio decided to stand up just after 5 p.m., the boat capsized and threw them all into the cold water, said Cpl. Barbara Holley of the West Kelowna RCMP. “There were life jackets in the boat at the time, but the occupants were not wearing them,” said

Holley. “Two males swam to shore and the third male failed to reach shore.” It’s unclear what caused the Lower Mainland man to drown, but the matter is still under investigation by the Coroner Service of BC. It’s the second drowning on a Central Okanagan lake

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this year, but according to Vital Statistics, there are at least 60 deaths each year in B.C. caused by drowning and watertransport related incidents and submersions. The bulk of those incidents occur after May long weekend, the unofficial start of boating season on Canadian coastlines and lakes. It’s a situation that keeps police and water transportation officers on their toes. “Accidents can happen very quickly,” said Chris Marrie, boating safety officer with Transport Canada, when he was in Kelowna last year to

speak about boater safety in the lead up to May long weekend. “This time of year the water ’s very cold and if anybody finds themselves in the water, they have very little leeway to get back into the boat, unless they’re actually wearing a PFD.” He says that alcohol accounts for at least 40 to 50 per cent of boating fatalities and urged caution with alcohol, noting that the sun and movement of the boat can heighten the effects of liquor. For safe boating information, check out the websites www.boatingsafety. gc.ca

Hi again, so happy to be back in touch. Lots has happened since my last letter. I’ll try and start where I left off. My training continues as usual. There are a few new things we are practicing in obedience like changing handlers to see how well we behave with someone else at the end of the leash. We often practice sit and stay when our handler leaves the room, and I must say I am getting pretty good at this. One of my least favorite lessons is having to walk past morsels of food left on the floor. Since you aren’t a dog I am sure you cannot understand how difficult this is but let me tell you, it is near impossible. Every time we practice this there is at least one dog helping himself to a tidbit on the floor and then has the embarrassment of his puppy raiser put a hand in his mouth to remove the item. Oh well, live and learn.

My raiser says I am a good influence on the rescued Brittany Spaniels that she keeps bringing home and then tries to find good homes for. My gentle demeanor is teaching them how to be calm, and good social behaviors. My raiser says that makes it easier to find them good homes. I also spent a lot of time with the litters of kittens that are in the store - my raiser says she’s not sure if they think they are dogs or if I think I’m a cat. Either way doesn’t matter: we are good friends and enjoy playing with each other.

Noisy parties Summerland police responded to reports of noisy parties on the May long weekend. They picked up several young people for alcohol and drug offences.

Discarded cigarette A cigarette left in a flower pot started a fire that damaged a deck on a house. The fire on Sumac Ridge Drive was reported the morning of May 17 and the Summerland fire department responded.

Tires slashed Somebody slashed two tires on a vehicle parked on Milne Road. RCMP received the report of the mischief on May 17.

Kitchen fire A fire in a house on Taylor Place damaged cupboards in the kitchen. The fire had spread from the stove. Summerland firefighters attended the fire May 18.

Car crowd quiet The Blossom Run car show on the long weekend was uneventful as far as Summerland RCMP are concerned. They responded to a report of a driver doing brake stands late one evening, but in general the patrols found the camping areas quiet.

Studded tires have to go Are you still driving around with studded tires? They were supposed to come off by April 30. Summerland RCMP are reminding motorists that winter is over and they need to replace their studded tires or face a fine.

Efforts made to cut heating expenses

I went to Vancouver on the ferry in October. We got up really early and headed to the BC Guide Dogs office for an eye check up. When we arrived I was happy to see there were lots of dogs that were there for the same thing. I was weighed and then someone put some drops in my eyes. A TV camera was around taking pictures. You may even have seen some of us on the news that evening. Soon after, I was taken upstairs into a very dark room where an eye doctor checked my eyes by shining a bright light in them. He told my raiser that everything was fine. We then headed back to the ferry and I was so happy to see that Chalmers and Rodeo would be on the same boat as us. I was hoping we would be playing but we were all tired from the outing and quickly fell asleep. Christmas was busy. There were a lot of people at the store shopping and I was happy to get the attention. We had plenty of friends and family over and I received a few nice gifts. Mostly pull toys, chew toys and stuffed toys. I like Christmas. The food smells were more than normal and although I did not get to eat any of it, I sure enjoyed the aromas. As a special treat we went to Tigh Na Mara for brunch on Boxing Day. The food laid out looked so inviting and I was certain I would be allowed a little something but it was not to be. Instead I fell asleep under the table while the others ate to their hearts content.

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Discussing pollution On Tuesday morning, Emily Chartrand spoke to students at Giant’s Head Elementary School about the problem of plastic garbage and how it is affecting birds and wildlife on the Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Chartrand has visited the Midway Islands to see firsthand the effects of plastic on birds and animals in the area.

I go for free runs with all my buddies as often as my raiser can take me. It really is one of my favorite things. There is always something interesting to see and last time we met up with a beaver. He took oﬀ so fast in the water. Boy, is he a good swimmer!

“We won’t know the real savings until we’re up and running with the new building,” he said. Energy-efficient technology has also been installed at the Aquatic Centre, but the improvements there do not tie in to other buildings in the community. Around a year and a half ago, the municipality installed solar panels on the roof of the Aquatic Centre to heat the cold water coming into the building up to 49C and

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I have an appointment at the vets for my vaccinations. That’s no big deal, I am so use to people and places that it won’t even bother me. I will be heading back to Vancouver so I can spend some time training in the big city; riding the sky train and having the whole downtown experience. I will be meeting up with Linda the Puppy Raising Manager and she will be working with me to guide me through the ins and outs of a metropolitan city. I am looking forward to it. My raiser says that she expects by the time my next update is due to you, I will have been moved into advance training. They say it’s kind of like going oﬀ to college. Apparently I will be moved to a boarding home so I am closer to my Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI). I will be picked up each weekday morning and taken out into the city to train. I am a bit nervous about this but excited at the same time. I think that is all for now. I hope all is well with you and that you are leading an exciting life like mine. Until next time. Thanks again for all your support, I couldn’t do it without you. Luv, Tim

then switch to heat the pool water. The pool is able to reduce its natural gas consumption because of the solar heat. Between 2010 and 2011, natural gas consumption dropped 28 per cent at the Aquatic Centre. A heat recapture system is also in place at the pool. Coils pick up exhaust air heat and pre-heat the outside air coming into the building. Fetterer said the facility receives around 10C of preheat from that system.

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Bears look for easy food sources Food sources continue to attract bears

garbage. Hamilton urges people to put their garbage out on the by John Arendt morning it is to be collected, not the Bears in search of a night before. meal have been seen Bird feeders and in South Okanagan dog food also attract communities from bears since they Peachland to Osoycan easily smell the oos this spring. food. Bob Hamilton, a Bears are also able conservation officer to pry open freezers with the Ministry of in carports or driveEnvironment, said there have been 47 ways to get at the reports since April 1, food inside. Hamilton said including six in Sumthose with freezmerland. Many of the Sum- ers outside should merland reports have double hasps came earlier this installed, in order month when a dead to make it more difbear was observed in ficult for a bear to shallow water in the break into the freezdog area at Sunoka er. While bear sightBeach. ings in the area are Police and conservmore common in fall ation officers said the when the fruit is ripe, bear was likely hit by Hamilton said sighta vehicle and fell into ings also spike in late the water. spring. Earlier this year, Conflicts between Hamilton said there people and bears were reports of a bear have been reported in the Lowertown around the provarea of the communince. ity. In 2011 to 2012, the Despite these Conservation Offireports, he said Sumcer Service received roughly 3 7 , 5 0 0 “Bears in the calls about Okanagan are pretty human-wildwell fed. Going after life conflicts, 23,000 of livestock is a rarity.” those involvBob Hamilton ing bears. Over the merland has not had last five years, an many bear sightings average of 600 black bears have been this year. Elsewhere in the destroyed while 93 South Okanagan, have been relocated a large black bear annually. Recent changes was trapped and to the Wildlife Act destroyed in Okanagan Falls after it killed mean those who do not secure attractthree llamas. Hamilton said such ants could face a $230 behaviour is not com- fine. Those who intenmon. tionally leave out “Bears in the Okaitems which attract nagan are pretty well dangerous wildlife fed,” he said. “Going after livestock is a could be given a Dangerous Wildlife Prorarity.” tection Order. Failing The main cause to comply with the of conflicts between order carries a $575 people and bears fine. is access to food sources, particularly

Showing art Maureen Wills of the Summerland Pleasure Painters sets up some of the members’ works at an art show Friday and Saturday.

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Transferring money The system of transfer payments and grant funding from one level of government to the next is confusing to say the least. Money from the federal government moves to the provinces and provincial money is distributed to municipalities in the form of grants. The process is complex and difficult to understand. It is also inefficient, particularly at the municipal level. Under the existing grant structure, communities must write grant applications in the hope of receiving some or all of the funding for a specific project. For the province, this funding system is ideal. It is easy to show the specific projects around the province which received funding. For mayors and councillors, it becomes more problematic. The grant process means projects must be tailored to fit the requirements of the grants. Communities must pick and choose their projects based on the grants which are available rather than on their specific needs. If a community has an urgent need in one area but the grant applications are for something different, the response is to put in a grant application in order to receive some of the available money. At its worst, this could mean a community gets unneeded upgrades in one area while another area is neglected. Over the years, Summerland has put in plenty of funding applications and when the money has come in, it has been badly needed. However, with a different structure in place, some of the waiting could have been avoided. Mayors and councillors know what their communities need and they know the urgency of each project. Modifying the funding process would allow them to do the work in the order in which it is needed.

This past weekend, auto enthusiasts gathered in Summerland for the annual Blossom Run. The weekend attracts people from around the province and beyond. The owners of the restored vehicles deserve thanks for displaying their cars and trucks in Memorial Park on Saturday. The organizers also deserve credit for their work in hosting a special event.

Premier bitten by pest problem VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office. A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the harmonized sales tax. N e w l y appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.” All Tom Fletcher the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003. So she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to redefine the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. But first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for

next year’s election, a strong signal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat. Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on “chemophobia” that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago,

becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mum is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that. The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals. These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for

The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scientific nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades. The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scientifically ignorant push against “pesticides” is telling. As Bennett put it, when someone

only five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

culls When conflicts arise between people and bears, the bears usually end up paying the price. Earlier this month, a dead bear was found at the dog area of Sunoka Beach in Summerland. In Okanagan Falls, another bear was trapped and destroyed after it killed three llamas. While it is impossible to eliminate all interactions with bears, there are some simple steps to take to discourage bears from lingering in the area. A little common sense will make a big difference. for people and for bears.

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Teachers frustrated, furious, fed up Dear Editor: Why are many teachers frustrated, even furious? While some tout the greed of teachers and the “demands” we have made in bargaining, I think a closer look at the actions of this government may illustrate why teachers are more than justified in being fed up.

First, in 2002 the Liberal government stripped our negotiated contract, the Supreme Court of B.C. found that action illegal. That contract stripping is the main reason that school boards around the province are faced with cutting services and support to kids. Okanagan-Skaha

schools would have 40 or more teachers working with our kids if that contract had not been illegally violated. Second, we entered bargaining with a government that stated “Net Zero,” however, not just for salaries, for the total cost of education. Third, we were declared an essential

service by Gordon Campbell, and, after the Labour Relations Board legally defined what we could do as job action, our employer sought to fine us 15 per cent of our pay for that legally defined job action. Fourth, the government passed Bill 22 which demands that we agree to fundamental changes in

our contract, further degrades supports for kids, and attempts to “fix” the illegal contract strips of 2002 by returning them and then removing them in the next paragraph. This isn’t just offensive to teachers, but, the court has had the Liberals thumb their nose at them as well. Fifth, the Liberals have selected a medi-

ator, given him a list of items to get teachers to agree to, and, he isn’t a mediator, nor is mediation done by one party setting pre-conditions. Sixth, in the face of over a decade of attacks on our profession and on services and supports for kid’s education, we made the heart-wrenching decision to withdraw

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from extracurricular and volunteer activities. Our employer ’s response was to launch a complaint with the LRB asking the board to order teachers to perform tasks that have been voluntary. Finally, it is disappointing that a small number of vicious critics have declared that we have withdrawn from activities we adore because we are greedy. It’s a shame that our voices weren’t heard when we railed against the underfunding of education. I think if you look at the actions of the Liberal Government it’s amazing that teachers have been so patient. Kevin Epp, president Okanagan-Skaha Teachers’ Union Penticton

Rotary Club’s efforts valued 1953 Blossom Run

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Some of the antique cars in a car show in 1953 were displayed at Durnin Motors, a full service Shell station. One of the cars shown may not have been a classic then, but it would have definitely made a fine addition to this year’s Blossom Run. The building, still sturdily standing at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and Peach Orchard Road, is now home to Tirecraft, and provided an excellent vantage point for viewing the comings and goings of the vintage cars that were in town last weekend.

Will Albas survive challenge in next nomination? Dear Editor: A growing crosssection of voters in Penticton and Westbank are wondering if Dan Albas is the right man to represent them in Ottawa. Mr. Albas is a well-known supporter of BC’s Carbon Tax, as well as carbon sequestration and ethanol subsidies.

He’s also a longtime defender of the Long Gun Registry, and before he left civic politics he supported putting a prison in his home town, a resort/tourist-based community, and he did so during an incamera meeting. It was a decision that citizens were dead-set opposed to

and it was ultimately defeated, but why did Albas think it was okay to go behind the public’s back? Albas is also in favor of creating a national park in the Okanagan Similkameen, a park that ranchers are dead-set opposed to because it will put them out of business. Not surprisingly,

Albas also supported the BC Liberal government’s coordinated shut-down of the meat-processing industry across this province, only to turn around on his heel and give a federal grant of a quarter-ofa-million to a group of food activists so they could open a mobile meat-process-

ing facility in Grand Forks! There have been “conservatives” like this who have managed to survive in spite of such ideologically disparate positions. But the question on everyone’s mind is, will Mr. Albas be able to survive a challenge for his party’s nomin-

ation before the next election? Stay tuned. (Former nomination contestant for the Conservative Party, BC Southern Interior, former fundraising chair for Stockwell Day, Okanagan Coquihalla). Mischa Popoff Polyphase Communication Osoyoos

Dear Editor: I would like to publicly thank the Summerland Rotary Club for their prompt and professional installation of the split-rail fencing on the boundary of the Adams Bird Sanctuary on Peach Orchard Road. Dale MacDonald, Director of Parks and Recreation, has asked me to pass on his department’s appreciation for a job well done. We both agree that the fence has enhanced the rustic appearance of the sanctuary and the feedback from the public has been overwhelmingly positive. Brian Adams Summerland

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Police station to open in late July by John Arendt While construction of the new RCMP building is nearly completed, the official opening will not take place until the end of July. Municipal treasurer Ken Ostraat said the bulk of the construction work finished in mid-May. The elevator is scheduled to be installed on June 4. “There’s still a little bit of work left to

clean up,” he said. The exterior cladding, which was expected to be completed this week, had also taken longer than initially expected. Ostraat said the building will be ready for occupancy by the end of June, but the RCMP will not move in until they have installed their communications equipment. Construction on the $4.5 million facility began last year

and while the cost is slightly higher than the budgeted amount, Ostraat said the increase is not significant. The new building, on Peach Orchard

Road, will replace the existing RCMP facility on Jubilee Road East. It has around 835 square metres of usable area and a basement of around 450 square metres.

The basement may not be used for office space or cells. The present RCMP building was constructed in 1969 and was used as a restaurant until it was con-

verted to house the police in 1975. The building is showing signs of age and is badly crowded. The cells were condemned in 2005 and prisoners are

now taken to cells in Penticton. At present, the detachment has nine officers and two support workers, more than double the staffing level in 1975.

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Calm weather also kept the fire from spreading. “We were very fortunate the winds stayed moderate in that area,” she said. So far this year,

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municipal land or land on an Indian reserve. Pepper said those using the back country should use caution when setting up fires. “Never leave a campfire unattended,” she said. She added that campers should have a shovel and at least eight litres of water close by in order to douse a fire. “Be vigilant and follow every precaution to make sure the campfire does not escape,” she said.

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Grant process questioned Concerns raised about method used to distribute funds to communities

is made available for specific types of public projects, such as green initiatives. Communities then submit grants for specific projects which fall under the parameters of the by John Arendt grant. Municipal projects In Summerland, often come about with grant money has paid grants from the prov- some of the costs of incial and federal gov- the sewer system, the ernments, but may- water treatment plant, ors from around B.C. the expansion of Thirsk Dam, the construction “It feels like such a of the new fight for grant money. RCMP facility and upgrades You’re forced by the Rosesystem, by the way it to dale Avenue works.” and Peach Janice Perrino O r c h a r d Road, among others. would like to revisit “We couldn’t have the grant process. done our water treatThe grant system ment plant without was one of the topics grants,” Perrino said. at the B.C. Mayors’ “We couldn’t have Caucus held in Pen- done our sewer treatticton last week. ment system.” Summerland Mayor While Perrino Janice Perrino said the believes the funding present system forces is necessary, she said communities to com- the process must be pete with each other improved. for limited funds. “Let’s open it up to “It feels like such a more fair system,” a fight for grant she said. money,” she said. The concern about “You’re forced by the grant funding is a system, by the way it common frustration works.” among mayors and Under the present councils, Perrino said. grant system, money

I have just been diagnosed with Mild Sleep Apnea and have heard that there are dental appliances that can help me. I have tried the CPAP machine and would like another option. Can you give me some information? Doug K. Dr. Cindee Melashenko

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain, and the rest of the body, may not get enough oxygen. I have asked some of my high risk patients to take the EPWORTH SLEEPINESS TEST and have noticed quite a high number of my patients may have sleep apnea and not even know it. There are two types of sleep apnea. The one you were diagnosed with is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is the more common of the two forms of apnea. It is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. The other is Central Sleep Apnea, where the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe. The oral appliances offered in dental practices are for patients who have mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea or for those who are CPAP intolerant. Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, even children. Risk factors for sleep apnea include: • • • •

At the caucus Mayor Janice Perrino was one of more than 80 B.C. mayors at a caucus in Penticton last week.

Chamber identifies three priority areas The Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism will focus its attention in three areas this year. Tourism, member support and business attraction and retention have been chamber priorities in the past, but Arlene Fenrich, president of the chamber, said they must all receive the same consideration. “We feel they should all be given equal priority,” she said. In the past, she said tourism has received much of the chamber’s attention. Member services involves providing tangible benefits to the chamber members. “We have some

members who are not even aware what the benefits are,” she said. “We want members to see value in their membership.” Attracting and keeping businesses will also be a chamber priority.

limited resources available, decisions have to offer an outcome that delivers on impact and the greatest good for the majority of our members.” In addition to Fenrich, the mem-

“We have some members who are not even aware what the benefits are. We want members to see value in their membership.” Arlene Fenrich Fenrich said the chamber will act as an advocate for the business community as a whole rather than for an individual business. “We have to be realistic in our endeavours,” she said. “With

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RCMP practice emergency tactics Training for hostage situation held at Agur Lake Camp by Mark Brett Black Press Getting inside the erratic mind of a potential killer with innocent victims at his disposal is not an easy task — something Cpl. Brenda Daly knows all too well. For the past 12 years in her role as the RCMP’s hostage negotiator she has been involved in some extremely volatile situations. “Each one is different and every person you deal with is different, so what we try to do is get as much information as we can before we make contact,” said Daly, who works out of the Kelowna detachment and is the current leader for the southeast negotiating team. “These people are often in

a very stressed state because of the situation, so we try and calm them down and usually everything is very fluid, but especially with a hostage, we want to get them out as soon as possible.” That was particularly true in one of her most recent cases in which she had to deal with a man who walked into a bank in Chase armed with a bomb, gun and knife. After a five-hour standoff, the suspect gave up to ERT members waiting outside the building. And the corporal’s negotiating skills were once again called to task earlier this week when over 30 members of the Southeast ERT team converged on a small cabin in the forested area around Agur Lake just west of Summerland. The difference this time was the hostage incident was just a simulation — part of the required train-

ing for those units called out in the most extreme situations. In those cases, the triangle approach is used, with the incident command at the top and the tactical (armed) and negotiating teams at either point below. Although the par-

“Unlike what you see on TV, the goal in any actual call-out or training environment is to have a peaceful resolution. However, we do have options available to us that if it escalates and we have to use any level of force, we need to take someone

“These people are often in a very stressed state because of the situation, so we try and calm them down and usually everything is very fluid, but especially with a hostage, we want to get them out as soon as possible.” Cpl. Brenda Daly ticipants have regular duties at other detachments, each has specialized and ongoing training for their specific role. “The skill set that these members have, it’s unique in the RCMP and it’s one that they test here today in this scenario,” said Cpl. Brian Burke of the Penticton RCMP, the training coordinator for the program.

into custody or save somebody’s life, then we have those resources.” The fact this event was only an exercise did not lessen the efforts or seriousness in which the matter was treated by those taking part. As the large mobile command and communications unit where Daly would work was set up,

camouflaged members armed with submachine guns stealthily made their way through the forest to set up a perimeter around the building. While some responders like Kamloops members Const. Patrick Ellis and Cpl. Chris Bannerholt were deployed by the police helicopter, others were moved to the region by ground transportation. This particular exercise was under the direction of incident commander Staff Sgt. Kevon Sellers of Kelowna. “With what we’re doing here, it is not necessarily the end result we’re looking at, but making sure we have all the right pieces and the right people knowing what their roles are,” he said. “This is a rural scenario, but it could

be any type of situation — a bank robbery — so we have to be able to adapt this to any situation.” Burke noted through past experience, police have found the team approach to such emergencies is much more successful in achieving a positive result. “Over time and space we’ve learned one person can’t do it all, you have a group who work well together,” he said. “What I look for in members who get involved in these types of situations are people with a proven track record, you want people who are team players. “I’ve said it numerous times and I can’t stress it enough, (the goal) is to have a peaceful resolution and at the end of the day everyone goes

home safe.” Following the completion of the activities at the site, most of those taking part had an opportunity to sit down to a de-briefing session where their actions were analyzed. “We all have to get on the same page, and at the end of the day we have to find out what worked and what didn’t,” said Burke. According to Sellers, even more difficult than the staging of the exercise is the logistics to make it possible in the first place, one of those simply being a location. He and Burke both expressed their appreciation to the directors of the Agur Lake Camp Society for their willingness to allow the utilization of their facilities by the RCMP for the exercise.

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Const. Patrick Ellis, left, and Cpl. Chris Bannerholt of the Kamloops RCMP detachment move through the trees in an area of Agur Lake on their way to a cabin where hunters have taken people hostage in a recent training exercise for members of the Southeast emergency response team this week.

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Action Festival looks back to origins by John Arendt It will be a trip back in time to the early 1980s as the Summerland Action Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary in early June. The festival will run from June 1 to 3 and is expected to draw around 15,000

people over the weekend. Pat Bell, president of the Action Festival committee, said this year, to mark 30 years, the festival will look back to its origins. “It’s a return to the ’80s,” he said. “Where were you in ’82?” While this year’s

festival will include some elements from the early 1980s, Bell said it has gone through some significant changes since it started. “It’s morphed into a lot more entertainment,” he said, “but one of its strongest points has been the physical activity.”

When the festival was started in 1982, it was primarily a cele-

Some elements of that emphasis still remain.

“It’s morphed into a lot more entertainment but one of its strongest points has been the physical activity.” Pat Bell bration of fitness and sport.

Throughout the weekend, Sum-

A clean-up crew Summerland Brownies and Guides took part in a clean-up effort on Saturday, May 5. In the back row from left are Emily Moseley, Nilah Gaudiuso, Emily Molland, Hannah Mistal, Kalyn Smith, Cassandra Herman, Kiah Allen and Hannah MarshdeBoer. In the front row from left are Hannah Ruttan, Emily Koopmans, Averi Boerboom, Vanessa Herman, Abby Roberts, Abbie Mistal, Oceana Kurulak, Leigha Herman and Abby Lusted. At front from left are Summer Wilson and Chloe Wilson.

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March Hare returning to provide the music. However, Bell said the changes to liquor regulations mean organizers cannot sell hard liquor during the dance. Beer, wine and cider will be available. The dance draws more than 1,000 people. Musical entertainment over the weekend will be varied. On Friday evening, the music will feature heavy music bands for younger attendees. On Saturday during the day, local entertainers including Tiana Ferlizza and Mariah Gauthier will sing and perform. On Sunday afternoon, the entertainment highlight will be an Aerosmith tribute band.

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Dwayne DeGraff polishes the bumper and grill of his 1957 Pontiac Safari station wagon.

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What’s up SUMMERLAND and region Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call DeeDee at 250-404-0406. Euchre every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Dropin Centre, 9710 Brown St. If you are interested in a visit to Critteraid Farm in Summerland, please contact Joan at 250-494-4293 or e-mail info@critteraid. org. Visits can be arranged by appointment for Thursday afternoons. Come and learn about what an amazing group of volunteers Critteraid has and the outstanding community work that they do. The Rug Hooking Circle meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton. Practice a traditional Canadian art form in a group setting. Host is certified teacher, fibre artist and published contributor Angela Possak. 250-767-0206 or online rughookingteacher.ca. Seniors’ coffee is held at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and raisin toast available. Summerland Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Gladys Schmidt at 250-494-4933. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. in the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Doris Flynn at 250-4947262. The Summerland Arts Centre is the location every Thursday afternoon between 1 and 4 p.m. for the Traditional Rug Artists. Drop in and see how the rug hooking of your grandmother’s era is handled in a modern way. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Group meets the last Thursday of every month at Santorini’s Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Sandy at 250-493-6564. TOPS BC #725 Summerland meets every Thursday in the lower level of the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and is followed by a meeting. For more information call Louise at 778-516-3070.

Friday Bridge is every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Summerland Pleasure Painters meet Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement level of the Summerland branch of Okanagan Regional Library. New members welcome.

Saturday The Annual Angus Place Yard sale will

be held on Saturday, May 26 at 9302 Angus St. Doors open at 8 a.m. Come one, come all. All proceeds to senior programs and activities. Cribbage tournament at the Seniors Drop-In Centre is held monthly every fourth Saturday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Summerland Bluegrass Group jams are held the third Saturday of each month from September to May. The jams are held in the United Church hall in Peachland from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Summerland Legion Ladies Auxiliary members are serving breakfast the first Saturday of the month until summer at Summerland Legion Branch 22 on Rosedale Avenue. Proceeds go to the Summerland Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Sunday There will be a bowling fundraiser for Mercy Tech Mission on Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m. at Vineyard Lanes and Bistro. Tickets available at Summerland Baptist Church or contact Julie Boule at 250-4946498. Proceeds to help cover the cost of a wood lathe, tools and transportation to Mozambique. Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone who owns or is interested in vintage cars (25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information phone 250-494-5473.

Monday Dabber Bingo is at the Senior Dropin Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293.

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Wednesday Mom’s Morning Out meets Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the United Church on Henry Avenue. Religious education for kindergarten to Grade 7 children every Wednesday evening 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church. Call 250-494-3110 with questions. Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, 1815-2130 hours at Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 to 18 welcome. For more information call Air Cadet office at 250-494-7988. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.

Upcoming SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Come out and play pool, ping pong or chill out and chat. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Summerland Art Club’s annual show and sale, celebrating the club’s 60th anniversary, will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower floor of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. More than 20 painters will be presenting new, original works in watercolour, acrylics, oil, pastels and pen-

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Tuesday Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. For information call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363. Kiwanis Club of Summerland meeting times are the first and third Tuesdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. If interested phone John Tamblyn at 250-494-2151. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087. Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone 250-494-9066 or 250494-9106 or visit questsociety. shawwebspace.ca. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Health Centre. For more information, call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Farmers’ Market in Memorial Park every Tuesday until October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Paul at 250-494-0540. Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710

cil. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Free admission. Meet the artists on Sunday at 3 p.m. Summerland School of Dance presents Dancin’2012 SSD’s Glee Project at Centre Stage Theatre, Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the Sweet Tooth or at the door. The Rotary Okanagan International Children’s Festival will be on May 24 to 26 at Okanagan Lake Park in Penticton. We need volunteers for all areas of the festival including children’s activities and workshops, box office, traffic control, site set up and take down. To volunteer, or to find more information, visit the web site at www.okchildrensfest.com or call Chuck at 250-490-3652. The Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Call Laura Williams at 250-494-3094. Tai Chi is Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Beginners are welcome. Phone Nancy at 250-494-8902. Visit the 102-year-old stone church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, by appointment starting now and available for your summer visitors. Call Doiran at 250-494-5891 or Linda at 250-4948722. Would you like to volunteer as a literacy tutor? More than nine million Canadians struggle with low literacy. You can help by volunteering to tutor an adult in your community. For more information, call Danielle Robinson, Penticton Tutor Coordinator, Okanagan College, 250-492-4305 ext. 3244 drobinson@okanagan.bc.ca.

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Hearing loss a prevalent disability The Quest Society of Summerland wants you to know that hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic disability among older adults. Hearing loss occurs in as many in three in 1,000 live births each year. Exposure to loud noise can lead to irreversible hearing loss. The loss can occur gradually or within a short period of time.

Today headphones and earplugs with portable music players are the most serious source of loud music. How do you prevent this noiseinduced hearing loss? Avoid or limit exposure to loud noise. Protect your hearing. Earplugs or ear muffs can reduce noise by 15 to 30 decibels if worn properly.

Keep volume down. Aim for half the volume for the device. Limit listening times, giving your ears some quiet time. Noise is characterized by intensity, measured in decibels (dB.) Pitch is measured in hertz or kilohertz (Hz or kHz) and duration. Loud noise at 149 dB can cause pain and even brief exposure can cause injuries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration puts a limit for noise without hearing protection at 85 dB over an eight-hour period. Hearing loss usually develops over a period of several years. Because it is painless and gradual, you might not notice it or you might notice a ringing or other sound, such as tinnitus. This is the result

Sound levels The faintest sound heard by the human ear A whisper or a quiet library A normal conversation or a sewing machine A lawn mower, shop tools, truck traffic A chainsaw, pneumatic drill, snowmobile A loud rock concert, sandblasting, auto horn A gun muzzle blast, jet engine

of age-related hearing loss or long-term exposure to noise that has damaged hearing nerves. Or you may have trouble understanding what people say. They seem to be mumbling, especially when you are in a noisy place such as a crowd or party.

This could be the beginning of highfrequency hearing loss. A hearing test will detect it. The hearing problem may be caused by impacted wax or an ear infection, both of which are easy to correct. However, you may suffer from noise-induced hear-

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ing loss. Everyone, it seems, has family and friends with hearing loss. It is important to remember that empathy for many is less important than an understanding of their difficulties and an unwillingness by everyone to be discrete with them.

Tom Johnston, Cory Goodrich and staff want to congratulate the national champions - Penticton Vees on a fantastic winning season. P.O. Box 1530, 9921 Main Street, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 Telephone: 250.494.0402 • Toll Free: 1.800.494.0442 Fax: 250.494.0402 • jjco@summerlandlawoffice.com www.summerlandlawoffice.com

Presenting books Several South Okanagan authors recently presented copies of their books to the Penticton Regional Library. From left are Gary Bazan of Summerland with his book, From a Storyteller’s Basket, Alan Longworth of Okanagan Falls with Union Boss, librarian Karen Kellerman, Dr. Alex Willis of Penticton with Stressless Living and Gail Prior of Oliver with The Cap.

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Dance students to show talent Summerland School of Dance presents Dancin’ 2012 SSD’s Glee Project — Dancing to the music of the hit TV show Glee on Friday, May 25 and Saturday ,May 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre.

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For children The Rotary Okanagan International Children’s Festival is at Okanagan Lake Park in Penticton from May 24 to 26.

Art exhibit Spring Palette, an exhibition of fine art, opens May 25 at Leir House in Penticton. This show by artists from the South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists will include watercolours, oils, acrylics and encaustic works. There will be an opening reception

David Finnis Friday, May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. The artists will be present, and it is an opportunity to meet them and discuss the art. Leir House is located at 220 Manor Park Ave. in Penticton. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show continues until June 21.

Show and sale The Peachland Art Group is hold-

ing its 52nd Annual Art Show and Sale at the Peachland Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. The exhibition will include close to 300 works, all individual in their subject, size, style, and character. As well, the show will focus on inviting all attending to participate in a paintby-number activity titled You Can Paint Too!, thus this year’s theme. Admission is by donation.

stolen from the local museum. All proceeds raised from this performance go to the South Okanagan Children’s Charity Sunshine Fund. Admission by donation.

Art anniversary The Summerland Art Club is celebrat-

ing their 60th anniversary and is holding an art show on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower floor of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. More than 20 painters will be presenting new, original works in

watercolour, acrylics, oil, pastels and pencil. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Free admission. Meet the artists on Sunday at 3 p.m. ❏❏❏ If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the

Arts Council’s online calendar, please email: dfinnis@telus. net or call: 250-4948994. summerlandarts.com and twitter. com/artspalette David Finnis is the President of the Summerland Community Arts Council.

On stage Creek of a Thief by Sonny Baron, will be held at Cheers Church on Main Street in Penticton at Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. In this 1940s San Francisco private eye style play, a handcrafted model of a doomsday device by Leonardo Da Vinci is

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Sketch comedy Tyler Huzar, left, Emily Schatz and Maia Pidperyhora are among the Summerland Secondary School Acting 11 students who will perform in Summerland Secondary Live: An Evening of Sketch Comedy. The students will be on stage Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre. Admission is by donation.

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Stopping to put first things first by Rick Cogbill Special to the Review “The maize comes first!” These words, spoken by Francois Rauch, a long-term missionary at the ASAM mission base in Mozambique, caught everyone’s attention. It was 7:30 in the morning and the work staff were awaiting their assignments. With so many construction projects on the go – an airstrip, a maintenance shop, staff housing, the training centre, the women’s craft house – it was the time of day when work assignments, schedules for the delivery truck, and supply needs for the projects were discussed. But Francois reminded us that the local maize crop had

just been harvested and people were awaiting our trucks to come and pick up the heavy bags. Maize is the staple food of the local people here in Mozambique and an integral part of the mission’s many programs. The primary school, as well as the orphan and widow feeding program, needed this maize. If we didn’t act now, the people would find other more profitable markets for their precious product. Workers, pickup trucks and trailers, and even the three-ton Hino were pressed into service for the day. Some locations were near the main road, easy to access. Others were buried deep in the bush, accessible only by following a narrow foot

Providing help John Topham of Summerland distributes soccer balls to a school in Mozambique. Topham and Rick Cogbill have been in Mozambique through Mercy Tech Mission.

path through the forest with a four-wheel drive truck. Mercy Tech Mission volunteer John Topham assisted one crew sent to one of

these villages, bringing back 56 50-kilogram bags of maize from that location alone. By the end of the day, there were tired people, overheated trucks, and broken trailer hitches. But the maize was now stored under lock and key, ready to meet the basic needs of the local people. Although the delayed building projects are important to the long-term

success of the mission’s goals, Francois was right: The maize comes first. Food is an undisputed necessity, but life is made up of other things as well — things that bring joy, create hope for the future, and encourage dreams in the minds of children. A trip to a new primary school last week provided an opportunity to hand out clothing and some soccer balls.

If the work here sometimes feels tiring, the excited grin of a child is enough to remind us that this is work that really mat-

ters. If you would like to support the work Mercy Tech Mission is doing in Mozambique, why not attend the Bowling for Bowls fundraiser being held at 1 p.m. this Sunday afternoon at Vineyard Lanes and Bistro. There will also be a silent auction for handmade bowls by the Summerland woodturning club, and the funds raised will help cover the cost of a shipping a wood lathe and tools to Mozambique for training purposes. Tickets are available at Summerland Baptist Church, Sunday May 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or you can contact Julie Boulé at 250-494-6498 or j.boule@shaw.ca. Mercy Tech Mission: Changing lives, one skill at a time.

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Three decades of shirts for runners For the past 30 years, participants in the Giant’s Head Run have received a commemorative shirt. Each year the shirt is dated, has a unique design and is a new color. Now what does the Giant’s Head Run shirt mean to participants? It can mean a

number of things. For some people it is accomplishing an annual goal of completing either a 5.4-kilometre or 10-kilometre event. Each year’s goal could be to improve on their time, to complete, or maybe to run more than walk or to include more members of their family or

friends. For some participants wearing the Giant’s Head Run shirt is the satisfaction of knowing that they are part of an event that is the largest number of people running at one time in Summerland. The Giant’s Head Run has been making history and it has

become a tradition for many families. People have participated when they were very young children and now they participate as a parent with their children. I am sure that many of these shirts have travelled the world and people have worn them proudly. Participants are

encouraged to register before May 25 for early bird fees. Ongoing registration takes place up to race day, June 2 at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre or on-line at www.runningroom. com. If anyone has a question or would like further information about the Giant’s

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Brenda Ingram Head Run please stop in at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre. By the way, the Giant’s Head Run is

the run segment of the Man of Steel Triathlon. The triathlon starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday with the cycle segment, the swim at the pool starts at 9 a.m. and the events finish with the run at 6 p.m. SummerlandAction Festival is June 1 , 2 and 3. Brenda Ingram is the Programs and Facility Manager for the District of Summerland and proud to be a long-time resident of this great community.

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Training for challenge Penticton Herald sports editor Dave Crompton and Summerland Review editor John Arendt work out in preparation for the Giants Head Run June 2. They’ve challenged each other for the run which takes place during Action Fest.

Event promotes student health On Thursday, May 17, the hearts@ school health fair was another great success. Held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, students were in for an entire day of learning and participating in various events, dedicated to educating them on the importance of healthy living. More than 250 participating students and 40 older leadership students from both Penticton and Summerland were involved.

The students attended six activity stations throughout the day. Two of the stations were educational where they attended mini-booths set up with catchy names: Sun Sense, Get Movin’, Butt Out (tobacco-prevention), Chill (stress-management) and Eat Right. These stations were led by Summerland Secondary and Summerland Middle School leadership students. Trivia Games, the other educational station was set up in a game-show format

which tested the students and reinforced what they had learned earlier in the day. The students were then able to attend three physical activity stations of their choice. These included Valleywide Tae Kwon Do, Penticton Judo Club, GOES Jiu Jitsu and Golf led by the Summerland Golf and Country Club and Tyrel Babkirk, Jazz, Hip Hop Dance and Speedminton led by students, Yoga led by Tamara Semple, Action Schools! BC – Playground Games

and Belly Dancing and Cheerleading led by Get Bent Studios. Many businesses are dedicated to volunteering year after year and some have even been involved since 2003. The hearts@school event was started in 2003 by nurse-educator Carol Stathers and Penticton Community Centre’s Bob Pope. This year most of the planning was done by Melissa Stathers who has been involved since she was in Grade 5. It began with the goal of teaching kids

the importance of a healthy lifestyle and introducing them to ways they can be active in the community. It also provides an opportunity to try activities they may not have had an opportunity to do in the past. The event would not have been possible without the support from the Lions Clubs of Penticton and Summerland. These groups are not only keen to help financially, but many volunteers come to the event to help out.

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Summerland Golf and Country Club Results: May 15 to 17 Dorothy Olive Franklin Memorial Tournament was May 15. The annual provincial tournament commemorates a person who gave many years to ladies golf both at the provincial and national level. Proceeds are used to help send promising junior girls to out-of-province or international tournaments. This year’s local winner is Pat Gartrell. The Summerland Golf and Country Club Ladies Club also held the annual Heritage Day to celebrate past members. Retired members are invited to play golf and/or come for lunch. A low gross/low net competition was held at the same time. First flight: first low gross, Lil Smith; second low gross, Doreen Butterworth; first low net, Margo Humphreys. Second flight: first low gross tied, Ruth Daviduk and Pat Gartrell; first low net, Louise Mitchell; second low net, Jackie Martin. Third flight: first low gross, Ellen Clay; second low gross, Hedy Sewell; first low net, Marion Enns. Senior Men’s Golf Tournament was May 17. First flight: first net, Gary Greves of Peachland, 68; second net, Garth Humphries, 69; third net, Dwain Sandrelli, 71 (count back); fourth net, Greg Flook, 71. Second flight: first net, Frank Davie, 68 (count back); second net, Reg Crane of Peachland, 68; third net, Ken Sobchuck, 70 (count back); fourth net, RJ McInnes, 70. Third flight: first net, Stew Macauley of Peachland with 68; second net, Dave Hellard, 69; third net, Reg Minty of Peachland, 71; fourth net, Herb Williams of Peachland, 73. Fourth flight: first net, Lynn Brown with 67; second net, Armond Gregoire with 70; third net, Bob Benallick with 72; fourth net, George Carswell of Peachland with 76. Deuce winners were Garth Humphries, Les Brough, Ken Sobchuck, Neville Crane, Ron Grimsgard and Ken Beggs.

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com Receptionist wanted for Summerland hearing clinic. Part time: 1 full day & 2 half days. Additional days & relief in our Penticton location may be available. You must have great office and customer service skills. Email resumes to beltonesummerland@hotmail. com SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualifications shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Residential painting. Small jobs welcome. Heather Ross 250-494-7697

Repairs Brad’s Small Engine Repair since 1994. Lawn mowers, trimmers, ATV’s, outboards, dirtbikes (pickup/delivery). 250-494-4202.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances NEW & REBUILT APPLIANCES

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Furniture Queen size bed & mattress, dresser, 2 bedside tables, 2 lights. $150 3 brass glass top tables, $15 each. 1 cat house (gym) like new. $40. 250-494-8542

Garage Sales 11309 Dale Meadows Rd, Sat, May 26 @ 8:00 am. Camping stuff, ﬁshing, generators, golf clubs, household items, some furniture. 6119 Solly Rd.,Sat, May 26, 8am-4pm. Harley Davidson 2003 Road King Classic Anniversary Special, 22,600 kms, garage stored, loaded; motorcycle riding gear, L-XL; motorcycle accessories; auto parts. Small home appliances, electronics, computer equip, collectibles & games. Misc household, boat items & tools. Come early to get best deals! Annual Angus Place yard sale. Sat, May 26, 9302 Angus St. Doors open at 8 am. Come one, come all. All proceeds to Senior Programs & Activities.

Misc. for Sale

Multi family. Sat., May 26, 8am to 1pm, Linden Estates, 8700 Jubilee Rd, Summerland. Household items, bedding plants, etc. Sat., May 26, 8:00 am, 8011 Simpson Rd. This is a multifamily garage sale on behalf of the Sonoka Worship Centre. All proceeds will be donated to local charities. Sonoka is a Christian group worshipping in the Summerland United Church every Saturday at 5:00 pm, followed by a potluck supper at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Enquiries, call Mark at 250-494-9800 or Laura at 250-494-0425 Sat, May 26, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. #103-7717 Prairie Valley Rd, across from Tim Horton’s. Saturday, May 26, 7:00 a.m., 10805 Victoria Rd S, Summerland. Plants, books, surprises.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 10 45-gallon plastic juice barrels. $30 each. 2 7/8 drill stem for steel posts. Offers. Kenmore clothes dryer, 4 yrs old. $75 OBO. Summerland 250-404-0163 24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days. GET FAST Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. safe with medication, all natural, proven results, guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries. 1800-765-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

FOR SALE Stepping Stones, Planters, Urns, Native and other Wall Hangers, Etc.

50% OFF Total Sell Off M. Inouye 8707 Simpson Rd. • Phone: 250-494-1903

Misc. Wanted Wanted - Lapidary equipment. Saws, grinders, rock tumbler. Phone 250-494-7288

Apt/Condo for Rent Bright, very clean, spacious 2 bdrm suite in adult complex close to downtown Summerland. Avail immed. NP NS. $650/mo includes fridge & stove. Security deposit & references required. 778-480-2007 Cosy, 1bdrm, semi-basement suite, close to town. Avail now. $575/mo + util. 250-494-1348 Summerland: Large 1 bdrm apt for rent. F/S. Ref’s req’d. NP, NS, ND. More info call 250-498-4370.

Apartment Furnished Main ﬂoor, furnished bachelor apt in Summerland. Utilities, W/D, & TV incl. $600/mo. NS ND. 250-494-5444

Duplex / 4 Plex One bdrm duplex, walking distance to town. Perfect for retired person. $550/mo + util. Avail June 1. Please call 250494-0175.

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13611 Bloomﬁeld in Summerland, daylight basement suite, 3bdrm, 4appl., large yard, 250486-3791, 250-490-1700 2 + 2 bdrm house avail July 1. Walking distance to school & downtown.$1150/mo + utilities. NS, NP. 250-494-9584 2 bdrm house in Summerland, 10 min from town. $1,000/mo includes heat. 250-460-2286

Bachelor suite near downtown Summerland.Quiet adult bldg (45+) Laundry nearby. NS. Ken Ball at 250-494-8202

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Homes for Rent

Bright, large 1 bdrm apt. $650 incl util. Separate entrance. Shared laundry. NS NP. Quiet area. May 15. 250-494-5042

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Rentals

TWO bedroom apt. for rent. $800/mo. Ideal for 2 sharing seniors. Avail. immediately. N/S N/P Call 250-494-9409.

Garage Sales

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LARGE RANCHER PLUS 2ND HOME EXCEPTIONAL VALUE $999,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275 LA VISTA ESTATES RV PARKING CLUBHOUSE SUMMERLAND’S BEST GATED COMMUNITY. PRIVATE LOCATION. 9 FT. CEILINGS, BONUS ROOM, MANY EXTRAS WITH THIS ONE OWNER HOME $449,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275

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Firewood. Dry, seasoned, split lodgepole pine or ﬁr. Pickup or delivery. Call Dave at 250-494-1539.

Multi-family garage sale at La Caseta Estates, 9600 Turner St., Sat, May 26, 8am to noon. Downsizing! Great prices! Lots of useful & beautiful stuff-tools, garden stuff, rug shampooer & more!Come & ﬁnd good things

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Bluegrass musicians to gather 17th annual festival coming up next month by John Arendt The Summerland Bluegrass Festival is planned for June 8, 9 and 10 at the rodeo grounds. It’s the 17th year for the festival, which draws musicians and listeners who camp for the weekend. This year’s feature band is 5 on a String. They will play starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 8 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9. The band was founded in September 1989. The Vancouverbased group leans toward traditional bluegrass with some original tunes and the occasional foray into old-style country music. Since 1989 the band has played many of the Northwest’s major bluegrass festivals such as Granville Island, Mount St. Helen’s

at Toledo Wash., Chilliwack, Salmon Arm, Prince George, Coombs, Kamloops, Burns Lake, Sorrento, Shady Grove at Nanton, Alta., Blueberry at Stony Plain, Alta., Canadian Rockies at Nordegg, Alta., Darrington, Wa., Wintergrass and Folklife at Seattle, The Straight Bluegrass Festival at Port Angeles, Wa., and Cottonwood Festival at Fort St. James. The band members have also instructed at various bluegrass workshops, particularly the B.C. Bluegrass Workshop in Sorrento and the Cabin Fever Bluegrass Workshops in 108 Mile House. Band members include Gordie Sadler, banjo, lead and tenor vocals; Garry Stevenson, guitar, lead baritone vocals; Tim Eccles, mandolin, lead and tenor vocals; Dan Mornar, upright bass, lead and tenor vocals; and Hugh Ellenwood, fiddle. The members of 5

5 on a String Featured band at the 17th Summerland Bluegrass Festival will be 5 on a String. The Vancouver-based group plays mostly traditional bluegrass. The public is invited to the festival to be held June 8, 9 and 10 at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds.

on a String and Tjac will conduct workshops and beginner

jams. On Saturday children’s activities will

be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gates open for

camping Thursday, June 7, at 10 a.m. More information

is available at summerlandbluegrass. com.

Library board considers fundraising options by Richard Rolke Black Press Local libraries could eventually get into the fundraising business. Okanagan Regional Library board members agreed Wednesday to hire a consultant for a fund development study to see if revenue sources exist beyond taxation. “We feel there are possibilities out there we could be missing,” said director Peter Schierbeck. “It would be primarily used for capital — new chairs or tables or an addition to the (book) collection.” Director Mike Macnabb, though, expressed some apprehension that the study could lead to ORL hiring someone to take on fundraising. “We’re kind of a monopoly and we don’t see others setting up libraries next to us. Why are we doing this?” he said. However, other

board members pointed out that all that’s been approved is a feasibility study and no decision has been made about fundraising. “We’re not seeking anyone’s funding at this time,” said director Jim Edgson. A similar view also came from director Lisa Cameron.

“Without a feasibility study, it’s just us talking about what we think is best for the library,” she said. Lesley Dieno, ORL executive director, believes there are some unknowns about canvassing for money. “We want to know how much fundraising will cost to do — staff salaries, travel to com-

munities, etc.,” she said. But she admits there’s a reluctance among the board to keep raising taxes. “There are a lot of things we could do if we had the money to do it.” Langley-based Liberty Quest Enterprises has been hired for up to $20,755 to lead the study. How-

ever, completing the full process is contingent on Liberty Quest identifying realis-

tic opportunities for fundraising. “If they can’t find anything for us,

they will walk away from the rest of the $20,000,” said director Arlene Arlow.

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Updates galore! New kitchen, new hardwood ﬂoors. Plenty of space for family or a home oﬃce. A must see! 12584 Taylor Place

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Legion Auxiliary The Summerland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladiesâ€™ Auxiliary officers from the year are, from left, Maria Psyk, Rita Nielsen, President Merna Wicker, Zone Commander Mariana Ashley, Margaret Lynum and Julia Law. Missing are Pat Smith and Doreen Ryan.

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